Golf carts are not only for golf. If you are planning a beach trip or an island vacation, renting one can be the most fun way to get around, and you can park almost anywhere.
But how much does it cost to rent a golf cart? In this guide I will show you the real rates that rental companies publish in some of the most popular golf cart towns, what you pay for a day or a week, and the extra fees to look out for.
How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Golf Cart?
Here is what rental companies were charging for a 4-seat cart when I checked their websites on October 3, 2026:
So in a beach town you can expect about $140 to $180 for a day in a 4-seat cart, and about $600 to $800 for a week. The longer you keep it, the cheaper each day gets.
Catalina Island is different. There you rent carts by the hour to drive around Avalon, not by the day.
Bigger Carts Cost More
If you have a bigger group, a 6 or 8-seat cart costs more:
If your group can fit in a 4-seater, you save quite a bit. In Key West the jump from 4 to 6 seats is $80 on the first day at Conch Cart Rentals.
Short Rentals and Half Days
You do not always need a full day. Conch Cart Rentals has a 12-hour half day for $90 in a 4-seater, and a 3-hour walk-up rental from their Stock Island lot starting at $30.
Fun Rentals’ cheapest 4-seat rental starts at $125, and their all-day rate means returning the cart by 5 pm. If you want it overnight, their 24-hour rate is $20 more.
Extra Fees to Look Out For
- A deposit. Catalina Island Golf Cart takes a $65 cash deposit, and charges $65 an hour if you bring the cart back late.
- A damage waiver. Fun Rentals waives its security deposit if you add their “No Worry Waiver” for $12.
- Online booking fees, like the $20 fee in Catalina.
- Peak season. In the Destin area, the summer rate was $30 a day higher than the fall and winter rate.
Before you pay, ask what happens if the cart gets damaged or the battery runs out, and read the rules on where you can drive it.
What You Should Know Before You Rent
- Bring your driver’s license. Fun Rentals, for example, asks for a license, a credit card and your auto insurance details, and the driver has to be over 21.
- Book early in busy months. Golf carts sell out fast in beach towns in summer and on holidays.
- Check where you can drive. Street-legal carts can use many local roads, but not highways.
- Ask if the price includes charging or fuel.
Thinking of buying one instead? See my guide: How Much Does a Golf Cart Cost (New vs Used).
FAQs on Golf Cart Rentals
How much does it cost to rent a golf cart for a day?
About $139 to $180 for a 4-seat cart at the rental companies we checked in Key West and the Destin area on October 3, 2026.
How much is a golf cart rental for a week?
About $599 to $795 for a 4-seater, and $735 to $1,070 for a 6-seater.
Can I rent a golf cart for just a few hours?
Yes. In Catalina, carts are rented by the hour, $135 for 2 hours. In Key West, Conch Cart Rentals has a 12-hour half day for $90.
Do I need a driver’s license to rent a golf cart?
Yes, rental companies ask for a valid driver’s license, and some ask that the driver be over 21.
Is a 6-seat golf cart much more expensive?
A bit. At Fun Rentals a 6-seater is $175 a day against $139 for a 4-seater.
Is there a deposit?
Often, yes. Catalina Island Golf Cart takes $65 in cash. Some companies let you skip it with a damage waiver.
Where These Prices Come From
- Conch Cart Rentals, Key West, rates, checked October 3, 2026.
- Fun Rentals Key West, Golf Cart Rental, checked October 3, 2026.
- Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals, Destin area, Rates and Reservations, 2025 season rates still listed on October 3, 2026.
- Catalina Island Golf Cart, Golf Cart Rentals, checked October 3, 2026.
I hope this helps you plan your trip and budget for the cart. If you rented one somewhere else, email me what you paid at costcheckr@gmail.com and I will add it to this guide.
